And if so, is it possible to rev up your metabolism to burn more calories? It's true that metabolism is linked to weight. But contrary to common belief, a slow metabolism is rarely the cause of excess weight gain.
2) Has the patient already been tested for hepatitis C? If so, then quit. Below are suggested test names and test codes often used to indicate hepatitis C testing: HCV Diagnostic tests (potential names of tests) CPT Code Modifier Hepatitis C antibody 86803 QW* Hepatitis C antibody, confirmatory test (ie.
1 In the U.S., infection with hepatitis C is the most common cause of chronic hepatitis and the most common reason for liver transplantation. 2  Hepatitis C is diagnosed by determining levels in the blood of antibodies to the virus and then confirming the infection with other tests for viral RNA. A minority of patients with hepatitis C have symptoms from organs outside of the liver. 2  In the U.S., infection with hepatitis C is the most common cause of chronic hepatitis and the most common reason for liver transplantation.